| the unpretentious studios come with kitchenettes and sitting areas, as well as balconies or courtyards. all provide flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, and upgraded units add whirlpool baths. a 5-minute walk from the seaside cairns esplanade, this relaxed apartment hotel amid palm trees is 2 km from the city centre and 4 km from cairns airport. other amenities include an outdoor pool and a bbq area. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's a complimentary airport/city centre shuttle. parking and hot breakfast are available
Cairns Airport 8 min
Cairns Night Markets (5 min)
Bustling indoor market with many vendors, open evenings for shopping & casual dining. Barron Falls (35 min)
A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Crystal Cascades (21 min)
Group of small rainforest waterfalls flowing into natural swimming pools, reached by a short hike. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (12 min)
7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. Barron Gorge National Park (36 min)
Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Rainforestation Nature Park (26 min)
Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Rusty's Markets (5 min)
Vibrant enclosed marketplace open weekends since 1975 for produce, apparel, gifts & flowers. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (12 min)
Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises (9 min)
Coral reef and snorkeling Great Adventures - Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Cruises (9 min)
Eco-friendly Cairns travel company running catamaran reef & island tours & scuba & snorkel trips. Cairns Botanic Gardens (4 min)
Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome (8 min)
Wildlife park with zip lines & rope climbing, plus interactive shows with crocodiles & koalas. The Reef Hotel Casino (8 min)
Casino, roulette, poker, slot machine, and table game Cairns Aquarium (4 min)
Sizable home to over 16,000 specimens & showcasing 10 local ecosystems, there's also a restaurant. Kuranda Scenic Railway (34 min)
Rainforest and koala | 
